Harriet С. В. Alexander. —Abuse of bromides. —The Alienist and Neurologist, 1896, № 3

The author has collected important observations concerning the side effects of bromide drugs used in large doses. Most often, the skin (dermatoses) is affected, then the organ of vision (conjunctivitis, amblyopia, myopia, diplopia, etc.), the bladder, abdominal organs and, finally, the central nervous system. The author cites from his own practice 8 cases of epilepsy (grand mal et petit mal), treated with bromide preparations, mainly potassium bromide, in doses equal to 12 grm. pro die.